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PVA This UK trio found me an instant fan on the b
ack of tracks like Bunker and Hero Man from their debut album Blush. Their alluring sprechgesang delivery and hybrid dancefloor sound proved irresistible at times. They’ve been a little quiet of late barring a gritty remix on TATYANA’s forthcoming album, so here’s hoping they’ve a bag full of new music in store. Fans of The Umlauts, Chalk or Owls should make a beeline to the stage. CLT DRP Pronounced CLiT DRiP, this trio arrived from Canada, Greece and Southampton meeting in Brighton University. They headlined Whelan’s last May and could fill the space occupied last year by the amazing Lambrini Girls who have described them as “amazing in every way” going as far as having them support their latest tour. Their punk ethos is infused with electronics, nowhere more so than on their latest excellent single Until You Showed Me which gives off peak Yeah Yeah Yeahs vibes. Pale Blue Eyes With a third album just around the corner I’ve been waiting to see these guys for forever. Their debut Souvenirs and follow up This House planted themselves near the top of the respective year end lists courtesy of their very appealing sound. Sitting in an intriguing Venn Diagram, part Indie/Post Punk/ Electronic/ Shoegaze and Pop they should find friends in most quarters. They have indicated their sound is drifting more to the electronic so they should be more bombastic than ever. They did pop into Electric Picnic in 2023 but this will be their first foray to the city. I’m already buzzing. Borderline Festival 2.0 takes place in The Workmans Main Room & Cellar on Feb 21st & 22nd. Tickets available from www.singularartists.ie 23